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Creamy Potato Soup - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 onion, minced	1/4 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.05
2 tbsp. butter	1 1/2 teaspoons	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.06
6 c. lowfat milk	1 1/2 cups	$3.99 per gallon	$0.37
1 tbsp. salt	3/4 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.03
1 1/2 c. instant mashed potato flakes	1/3 cup	$0.50 per pound	$0.06
Total per Serving			$0.58
Total Recipe			$2.30